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It is with sadness and deep respect that we honour the life and legacy of Dr. Barbara L. Wheeler, a leader, scholar, teacher, and advocate whose work has shaped the music therapy profession. Dr. Wheeler’s influence spanned clinical practice, education, research, and professional leadership.

BAMT is delighted to confirm the introduction of the newly developed Clinical Supervision Competency Framework. Following the initial announcement in October 2025, the implementation of this framework will officially commence on 1st February 2026.

The arts therapies community in Wales is mourning the loss of Music Therapist Melissa Elliott who passed away on 9th October aged 47. Melissa had worked as a Music Therapist in Aneurin Bevan UHB in Older Adult Services since 2017.

BAMT is pleased to announce the publication of a new Clinical Career Framework for Art, Drama, and Music Therapists, created to provide the essential underpinning support that is needed for an invaluable and underutilised workforce.

BAMT is pleased to announce the publication of new Curriculum Guidance for the Pre-Registration Education and Training of Music Therapists, finalised as part of a project commissioned by NHS England in collaboration with BAAT and BADth.

Music Therapy Conversations - Luke Annesley and Davina Vencatasamy

An Ipsos survey of 2,173 people across the UK has shown that public attitudes towards Music Therapy are largely positive, yet a lack of understanding about what it involves and how to access it remains a barrier.

Tilly Mütter speaks to the various conference attendees at the BAMT conference in Leicester in May 2024.

Davina speaks to Crystal Luk-Worrall about EMDR and Music Therapy

In this podcast, Martin Lawes talks to Helen Wallace-Bell about Supportive Music and Imagery (SMI) and Re-educative Music and Imagery (RMI). These are part of the contemporary spectrum of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) methods.